Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Self-Sabotage. They will talk about the different ways people keep themselves from moving forward and how you can try to realign this misguided way of thinking. [Aug 5, 2024]

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Ep. 257

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series – where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology.

 

In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are discussing Self-Sabotage. They will talk about the different ways people keep themselves from moving forward and how you can try to realign this misguided way of thinking. [Aug 5, 2024]

 

00:00 – Intro

00:17 – Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:44 – Intro Links

04:57 – The Topic of the Day: Self-Sabotage

05:35 – Definition & Types

09:09 – Fear of Failure

11:13 – Fear of Success

13:55 – Low Self-Esteem

17:11 – Fear of Scrutiny

19:22 – Avoidant Personalities

23:27 – Help!

26:21 – Fighting Back

30:13 – Write Away

33:55 – Wrap Up

35:18 – Next Month: Attachment Styles

35:44 – Outro

 

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